Holiday Party Outfits that are Work Appropriate

Attending your office holiday party is a must for most corporate gals. The key is to incorporate contemporary pieces without revealing too much skin. For example, avoid harsh cutouts or deep plunging necklines. Luckily, there are a variety of different possibilities you can put together. From red blazers to timeless lace, you can achieve the ideal balance between style and sophistication. Here are seven outfit ideas you can use as inspiration for your company holiday party to walk the fine line between professional and chic so you can continue to rock your career. Use your best judgment to figure out what will work for your office party.

1. Be Lovely in Lace

The secret to wearing lace to a work event is proper placement. The design of this top allows for very little skin exposure so you can be trendy without feeling self-conscious. Plus, this top is actually a dress! If you want to expand the possibilities of your closet and save some money this holiday season, reevaluate your column dresses to see if they can do double duty as tops.

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2. Be a Lady in Red

Most people tend to go for a darker look in the winter but my personal opinion is that you don’t necessarily need to shy away from color in the cold weather. I love a fabulous blazer, whether it’s colorful or not, but this crimson option certainly makes the outfit pop. Combining this black and white striped dress with a red blazer gives off a very Parisian vibe. I especially love the fit & flare look. Bonus, wearing this look with black tights will help keep you warm before the wine kicks in!

3. Be Classy in Nude and Black

Nude and black is timeless and sophisticated. Once upon a time, nude may have been overlooked for being dull or lacking creativity, but there is so much you can do with this understated color. With such a minimalist look, it offers endless possibilities. I can’t help but think that neutral tones give off a very feminine and chic look. This is also a great option if you work in a more conservative setting and want to cover up.

4. Be Bold in Leather

If you want to be edgy this holiday season, I recommend stepping outside your comfort zone and trying leather! Vegan leather that is. I tend to gravitate towards the color black, but it can be challenging to be creative with such a monochromatic look. To fix that problem, try adding different textures and shapes to your look. This vegan leather peplum top adds structure to a plain pencil skirt. I added a similarly textured belt with gold hardware to exaggerate the peplum and create a flattering hourglass silhouette.

5. Be Casual in Jeans and a Sweater

What if you want a more low key look? Combine skinny jeans with a loosely fitted sweater and pointy-toed shoes. Add a sleek envelope clutch to complete the look and you’re good to go. An hour before my own office holiday party, I wasn’t sure what to wear and had little time to decide so I grabbed some of my favorite pieces and tried to turn them into a cohesive look. This sweater actually has a partial open back so I wore a tank top underneath to avoid excessive skin exposure. Sometimes the best combinations happen when you’re in a rush because I felt stylish AND comfortable in this outfit all night.

6. Be Chic in Peplum

Yes, it’s peplum again. I can’t help but love it! This top is so wonderfully exaggerated with all of its bottom layers and creates a very flattering silhouette when paired with dark skinny jeans. I normally wear it in the summer because it’s sleeveless but I wanted to incorporate some color in my outfit so I added a blazer to keep myself warm. The ankle boots look great with skinny jeans and the gold and mint necklace is a nice subtle color addition.

7. Be Fancy in a Cocktail Dress

If your office holiday party is more of a holiday gala, you might opt for a fancy cocktail dress. I winterized this sleeveless dress by adding a blazer. The dress is professional but the color is vibrant, a perfect mix for a work function.

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Welcome to Street Style Philosophy! Here you'll find a collection of stories on some of my favorite things in life-style, family, career & travel. Based in Philadelphia, this space is used to share my thoughts and experiences as a pharmacist by day, blogger by night and mama every waking (and sleeping) moment. My philosophy is to always believe in yourself and hustle to make your dreams come true. Thanks for your love and support!